Category Archives: utility vehicles

John Deere Targets Recreational Segment with New Gator

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John Deere has introduced the Gator RSX850i with more power and improved handling for the recreational UTV segment. ??The RSX850i comes in three variations: ??Sport, Trail and Base.

The Sport is designed for rocky and sandy terrain, the Trail for hunting , fishing and trails and the Base can be customized with various options. ??The Sport model features??sport seats, alloy wheels with Maxxis tires, PreRunner bumper, cargo box rails, sport steering wheel and FOX?? 2.0 Performance Series shocks. ??The Trail model features??sport seats, alloy wheels with Maxxis tires, winch, front brushguard, 2 inches front receiver hitch with recovery loops, rear bumper and cargo box rails.

All the models have a 839cc fuel-injected engine that produces 62 hp, a top speed of 53 mph and 0-30 mph acceleration in three seconds. ??Learn more: ??Cattlenetwork.com

Trojan Battery to Supply Melex

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Poland based Melex has chosen Trojan Battery as their supplier for deep-cycle batteries for all their electric powered passenger and utility vehicles. ??Trojan’s Hydrolink watering system will also be used. ??Trojan’s??T-105, T-125 and T-145 deep-cycle flooded batteries will be installed at the factory and be available for aftermarket purchases as well. ??Learn more: ??Golfcourseindustry.com

OPEI Announces UTV Standard

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The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute recently announced a new ANSI standard for??Multipurpose Off-Highway Utility Vehicles (MOHUVs). ??The standard covers??off-highway vehicles that operate between 25 to 50 miles per hour and are utilized for multi-purpose applications. ??Previously there were only standards for work UTVs with 25 mph top speeds and recreational UTVs operating at speeds over 30 mph. ??A range of stakeholders??participated??in the development of the standards. ??Learn more: ??Dieselprogress.com

PMMC, Electric Scooter Manufacturer, Enters STOV Market

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Pihsiang Machinery Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (PMMC), a Taiwan-based electric scooter manufacturer has developed products for the mini city car and minitruck markets. ??According to management they expect to ship 5,000 of the their “Achensa” branded all electric vehicles. ??Northern European markets such as the??Netherland, France, Germany, and the U.K. are the first export markets being targeted. ??Small production runs are expected later this month or in June. ??Learn more: ??CENS.com

News Briefs

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Teryx Tire Mount – Kawasaki recently made available a spare tire mount for their??2008-2012 Kawasaki Teryx 750 4x4models. ??The tubular steel mount bolts onto the back portion of the rollover cage. ??Learn more: ??UTVGuide.net

Whitewter River Green Parkway – Interested groups continue to push for the Whitewater River Greenway near Palm Springs which would feature space for LSVs. ??There is hope that the $80 million project will attract $53 million in air quality funds distributed by the??South Coast Air Quality Management District. ??Learn more: ??Mydesert.com

UTV Maintenance Best Practices – A brief article on some basic maintenance practices for UTVs. ??Government-fleet.com

Ransomes Jacobsen to Import Mega Trucks into UK

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Ransomes Jacobsen has signed an agreement with Axiam Mega to become the sole importer into the UK of the Mega Professional line of eco-friendly utility trucks. ??The product line includes??the Mega e-Worker electric truck and Multitruck 600 low emission diesel truck. ??Ransomes will continue distributing to the current network of Mega dealers in the UK and expects to expand distribution as well. ??Both company’s management see synergies between the Mega product line and the golf cars and utility vehicles sold under the E-Z-GO and Cushman brands. ??Learn more: ??Pitchcare.com

Wildcat Expected To drive Strong Arctic Cat Earnings

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Based on conversations with dealers, an analyst expects Arctic Cat to report strong earnings next week. ??The main driver is sales of the Wildcat side-by-side vehicle. ??The company’s off-road vehicle sales are expected to increase 36% compared to the previous year’s quarter and 46% for the full year 2012. ??Learn more: ??Powersportsbusiness.com

New Arctic Cat Wildcat Accessories Available

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Arctic Cat recently introduced three new accessories for their Wildcat utility vehicle: ??a flip-up windshield, a soft-cab kit and an aluminum light bar. ??The windshield retails for $399.95 and is??constructed of scratch and abrasion-resistant polycarbonate. ??The soft cab kit retails for??$649.95 retail and includes the roof, back panel and doors, each constructed from durable 9-oz., heavy series Surlast fabric. ??The light bar retails for??$229.95 and provides secured mounting for overhead lighting atop the front cab bar. ??Lighting??must be purchased separately. ??Learn more: ??Powersportsbusiness.com

Kawasaki Recalls Teryx Vehicles Over Labels

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Kawasaki in cooperation with the Consumer Product Safety Commission is recalling approximately 2,ooo Teryx side-by-side vehicles because they are “…incorrectly labeled as having a higher occupant capacity than is safe.” ??The vehicles were sold between August 2011 and March 2012 and include the??Teryx 750 FI 4×4, Teryx 750 FI 4×4 LE, Teryx 750 FI 750 4×4 LE SGE and Teryx 750 FI 4×4 Sport models. ??Consumers will be mailed a replacement glove compartment with a correct label. They can install it themselves or a Kawasaki dealer will install it for free. ??Learn more: ??CPSC.gov

News Briefs

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Polaris Adds Jobs – Polaris will be adding 89 jobs in their Osceola, WI plant for work related to their Indian Motorcycle and GEM product lines that were acquired last year. ??Work at the plant will include engine production for motorcycles and R&D for GEM vehicles. ??The company has also added 200 jobs over the last 18 months at their Spirit Lake facility which is ramping up to full production of Indian motorcycles and GEM vehicles. ??Learn more: ??Startribune.com

Campus Sustainability Drives Electrics – Washington State University is another example of how sustainability initiatives on campus are driving electric STOV purchases. ??The university recently purchased the three GEMs for transportation and general fleet use. ??The vehicles help the university meet the governor’s mandate that state??entities??reduce their carbon footprint. ??Learn more: ??News.wsu.edu

A Case For NEVs/LSVs – In this brief interview an author in the renewable energy space makes the case for NEVs/LSVs and the role for STOVs. ??Learn more: ??2greenenergy.com